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How do I grow a tree from a branch?
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from AllanJohnson contains these words: In message , MC Emily writes Hi I have a Cherry tree with a branch (about 12" long) below the graft. If I cut it off, how do I get it to grow into a tree? Does it need rooting hormone or something? Do I do it indoors or outdoors? Is it the wrong time of year? I'm not sure what to do with it but I hate letting things die and have plenty of room for new trees, so I'd like to grow it on. Any advice would be most welcome. Thanks. Jaqy Don't cut it, CRACK IT. Thumbs on top, press down so that underside breaks open. Then either bury the break in the ground( layering) while still attached to main tree or bind a bag/pot of soil/compost around the break. Either way ,roots will generate from the break in the bark. Leave for at least SIX MONTHS. Inspect root growth every other month( carefully). Only detach from parent tree when roots well established and leaf growth is healthy. Then treat as new tree. You will probably end up with some sort of wild cherry, but it would be useful for grafting or budding good varieties on to. -- Tony Replace solidi with dots to reply: tony/anson snailything zetnet/co/uk http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi |
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